French beans vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between french beans and refried beans?
- French beans is richer in fiber and folate, yet refried beans are richer in selenium and vitamin C.
- French beans's daily need coverage for fiber is 23% higher.
- French beans has 7 times more folate than refried beans. French beans has 75µg of folate, while refried beans have 11µg.
- French beans contains less sodium.
- French beans has a lower glycemic index than refried beans.
We used Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +164.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.453 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1055.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 9.4g | 3.7g | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Folate | 75µg | 11µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 5.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 1.44mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.382mg | 0.289mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 7.05g | 4.98g | 4% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 24.02g | 13.55g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.631g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 370mg | 319mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.76g | 2.01g | 2% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 90kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.453g | 0.543g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.546mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.222mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.62g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.297mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.484mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.106mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.381mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.369mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French beans contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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